Best Practices on this page include practical programs that have been successful in at least one parish, and that could potentially be implemented in other parishes. Browse for the latest Best Practices below or search across the multiple areas of parish life.
Catholic Vacation Bible School Exceeds Expectations
Feb 12, 2007: A parish uses its members' gifts and talents to put on a successful "Kids for Jesus" Catholic Vacation Bible School.
Categories: Youth, Outreach, Faith Formation
Ready-Made Catechism Study Engages Adult Parishioners
Feb 5, 2007: 100% of participants in this four-part small-group Catechism study have re-registered for part II of the program, growing in their faith and building strong, new friendships with fellow-parishioners.
Categories: Outreach, Faith Formation
Coffee House Keeps Youth Active after Confirmation
Jan 29, 2007: 80% of Confirmation students come back and assume an active role in parish life.
Category: Youth
Pyramid of Volunteers Raises Millions to Build Church
Jan 22, 2007: A pyramid approach to personally inviting parishioners yields plentiful pledges.
Category: Administration and Finance
"CRHP" Boosts Adult Parish Participation
Jan 16, 2007: An easy to implement retreat program has brought personal and parish-wide renewal at over 800 parishes throughout the United States and Italy.
Categories: Sacraments, Family, Faith Formation
Stewardship Campaign Yields Big Increase
Jan 9, 2007: Almost half of registered families increased their weekly tithe, enabling this small, combined-parish to beat back a growing deficit.
Categories: Faith Formation, Administration and Finance